Content

In this unit students will build on and extend their foundation knowledge from previous studies in HMO203, advancing their understanding of the physical and biomedical sciences underpinning optometric practice. Students will engage in further problem-based learning cases drawn from simple and common optometric conditions particularly those associated with developmental and refractive orders of vision. Classes, dispensing practicals and seminars will be offered in support of the problem-based sessions. Cases in ocular disease and therapy and systemic disorders of vision will also be covered. The physical and biomedical sciences will include anatomy, physiology, optical physics, pharmacology, pathology, immunology and microbiology. Optical dispensing and practice management understanding will be extended through a series of seminars. Transition to Clinical Practice workshop will prepare students to enter into optometry and ophthalmology clinics as observers. Student learning will be consolidated through team-based learning.